Which of the Following Statements About a High Correlation Between

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a high correlation between two variables s and t is False?

• A) s may cause t.
• B) t may cause s.
• C) They both may be affected by a third variable.
• D) The correlation establishes an economically plausible relationship between costs and their cost drivers.
• E) The correlation may be due to random chance.

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